- Ornamental fennel
- Attractive bronze foliage
- NOT TO TAS
Description
'Fennel- Smokey Bronze' seeds
Foeniculum vulgare purpurascens
NOT TO TAS
- Ornamental fennel
- Attractive bronze foliage
Perennial growing to 150cm. An ornamental fennel variety grown for it's attractive bronze/brown/purple coloured feathery foliage which is a superb addition to any herb or flower garden. Leaves are also commonly used as a filler in flower arrangements.
Can also be used like regular fennel in cooking as a flavouring, garnish and an additional to salads. The seeds can be used as a spice to flavour many dishes both sweet and savory.
Seeds per gram: 500
Product code: F4-12
Best Months to Sow
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Quick Sowing Guide
Method | Sow direct |
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Sowing Depth | 8mm |
Season | Autumn, spring and early summer |
Germination | 7-14 days @ 10-30°C |
Hardiness / Life Cycle | Hardy Biennial |
Plant Spacing | 45cm |
Plant Height | 150cm |
Position | Full sun, moist well drained soil |
Days Until Maturity | 80-90 days |
*Notes: Protect from aphids, slugs and snails. Susceptible to mildew.
How To Grow
Shipping
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Express Delivery | $15.00 | ||
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Express Delivery |
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Ratings & Reviews
Fennel- Smokey Bronze
This one is awesome. I just followed the instructions, and its growing so well. it did take a while, and i was watching it everyday. All of a sudden its growing bigger every day. It has this amazing gorgeous colour. I'm quite fascinated. Thank you TSC.